In this regular section we look at what's happening in film, music, theatre and opera. Featuring interviews with some of the biggest stars in entertainment. http://2gb.com/index.php?option=com_podcasting&task=view&id=8&Itemid=41 Arts (C) Macquarie Radio Network 2006 en-au Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:57:31 +1000 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:57:30 +1000 FeedForAll Mac v2.0 (2.0.0.7); http://www.FeedForAll.com/ http://2gb.com/images/stories/podcasting/small/philipsarts.jpg http://2gb.com/index.php?option=com_podcasting&task=view&id=33&Itemid=41 144 144 Noeline Brown and Barry Creighton – the famous showbiz friends joined Phil in the studio to talk about their new show ‘Glorious’ which tracks the life of Florence Foster Jenkins, arguably the worst singer, ever, in the history of the world. A very entertaining look at somebody rich enough to hire Carnegie Hall for her own performance where people came simply to laugh at her attempts. http://2gb.com/index.php?option=com_podcasting&task=view&id=33&Itemid=41 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:57:30 +1000 Eran James – live in studio – eighteen year old Eran was born in Melbourne to a taxi driver. When he was 12 he was discovered at a talent quest and by the age of 14 had been signed by Universal Music and made his first album. Legendary soul artist James Brown heard his material and said he was ‘blacker than he was’! His recording was also passed to Sir Elton John who has hand-picked him as his Sydney support. We were also joined by Eran’s dad on the line from Melbourne where he described how proud he is of his son, especially in light of the fact that his mother passed away tragically last year. Eran’s latest single ‘Touched By Love’ is available on the 2GB website as a free download. http://2gb.com/index.php?option=com_podcasting&task=view&id=33&Itemid=41 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:55:15 +1000 Philip Clark talks to Susan Mitchell, author and former 2GB announcer about her latest book - "Stand by your man". The book discusses the women behind the men in our mot political partnerships - October 3 2007 http://2gb.com/index.php?option=com_podcasting&task=view&id=33&Itemid=41 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 17:42:02 +1000 Philip Clark talks to the star of "Wire in the blood" - Robson Green - September 18 2007 http://2gb.com/index.php?option=com_podcasting&task=view&id=33&Itemid=41 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:05:49 +1000 Philip Clark talks to Nick Blonksi and Zac Effron, the stars of "Hairspray" http://2gb.com/index.php?option=com_podcasting&task=view&id=33&Itemid=41 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:25:27 +1000 Philip Clark talks to English actor Daniel Radcliffe about his major role in the new film “December Boys”, and how he has coped with his massive success. http://2gb.com/index.php?option=com_podcasting&task=view&id=33&Itemid=41 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:53:12 +1000 The award-winning country musician and famous daughter of the great yodeller Mary Schneider joined Phil in the studio, with her guitar in hand, to chat about her latest achievement- a brand new country album called 'Stronger'. Melinda treated listeners to a few bars of her latest single "It Takes Balls to be a Woman", which has recently been announced as a 2007 finalist in the prestigious American Music Awards in Nashville. http://2gb.com/index.php?option=com_podcasting&task=view&id=33&Itemid=41 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:15:15 +1000 Philip Clark speaks with legendary Australian film-maker Bruce Beresford about his new opera 'Streetcar named Desire' and his new book which dishes all the dirt on Hollywood and it's stars, 'Josh Hartnett Definitely Wants To do This... True Stories From A Life In The Screen Trade'. http://2gb.com/index.php?option=com_podcasting&task=view&id=33&Itemid=41 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:16:01 +1000 Troy joined Phil in the studio to celebrate the release of his latest album 'Born to Survive- the best of Troy Cassar-Daley'. Together, they reminisced over some of Troy's greatest hits including 'Dream out Loud' and his most recent single 'Everything is Going to be Alright'. Troy also serenaded listeners with a few snippets of his very favourite all-time Country Western hits. http://2gb.com/index.php?option=com_podcasting&task=view&id=33&Itemid=41 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:59:05 +1000 Philip Clark speaks with pop music legend Frank Ifield about being inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame http://2gb.com/index.php?option=com_podcasting&task=view&id=33&Itemid=41 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:59:05 +1000 The legendary Australian author set aside his pen and joined Phil in the studio to talk about his latest literary adventures. While reminiscing about some of his all-time favourite plots and novels, Courtney described a new opportunity for avid readers to bid for the rights to appear as a character in his latest tome, all in the name of charity. http://2gb.com/index.php?option=com_podcasting&task=view&id=33&Itemid=41 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:59:05 +1000 Colbie has a rags to riches story to rival Cinderella! She joined Phil in the studio to explain how a simple MySpace website catapulted her to fame as a country Western singer. With experience that belies her age, Colbie sang a little of her smash hit "Bubbly", sharing her wonderful talent with Phil and his listeners. http://2gb.com/index.php?option=com_podcasting&task=view&id=33&Itemid=41 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:59:05 +1000 Wototo Children's Choir perform live in the 2GB studios. These remarkable people are the children of parents have died from HIV/AIDS in Uganda, they are just five of 2 million children orphaned by AIDS in the region and are raising money to support their siblings and friends back home. http://2gb.com/index.php?option=com_podcasting&task=view&id=33&Itemid=41 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:59:05 +1000 British actor Richard E. Grant, best known for his portrayal of the world-weary alcoholic WIthnail in the film 'Withnail and I' joined Phil to reflect on what can not be described in any other way except as a stellar career. Grant spoke candidly about life and his plethora of acting roles, from his stint as the quirky Doctor Who to his latest appearance on BBC's Saturday Kitchen. http://2gb.com/index.php?option=com_podcasting&task=view&id=33&Itemid=41 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:59:05 +1000 The famous entertainer joined Phil to chat about the release of his latest film "Clubland" as well as sharing a few anecdotes about life on and off the stage. http://2gb.com/index.php?option=com_podcasting&task=view&id=33&Itemid=41 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:59:05 +1000 One of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time, Benson joined Phil to reminisce about the changes he's witnessed to the world of music during his long and illustrious career. Benson reflected on his humble beginnings as a 21 year old guitarist and defended his claim as the original recording artist of the song 'Greatest Love of All'. He also spoke about the serendipity surrounding his latest album 'Givin' It Up', recorded with Al Jarreau and the guest appearance by former Beatle Paul McCartney. http://2gb.com/index.php?option=com_podcasting&task=view&id=33&Itemid=41 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:59:05 +1000 The most distinguished Soprano of our generation joined Phil to speak about her latest performances at the Sydney Town Hall and reflect upon what has been a tremendous career. Kenny discussed the honour of receiving an Order of Australia as well as sharing a few bars of her dulcet tones with Phil and his listeners. http://2gb.com/index.php?option=com_podcasting&task=view&id=33&Itemid=41 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:59:05 +1000 Australia's leading mezzosoprano joined Phil to chat about her latest engagements. Humble has been jet-setting all over the globe, sharing her musical talent with countless operatic lovers, and she reminisced with Phil about her favourite places to perform. http://2gb.com/index.php?option=com_podcasting&task=view&id=33&Itemid=41 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:59:05 +1000 The legendary Michael Chugg joined Phil to chat about his four decades in the business of bringing some of the biggest acts to our shore. Chugg shared some amusing stories about the talent he's chaperoned over the years including Elton John and the Rolling Stones. http://2gb.com/index.php?option=com_podcasting&task=view&id=33&Itemid=41 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:59:05 +1000 Philip Clark speaks with Sydney Observatory curator, Nick Loam. http://2gb.com/index.php?option=com_podcasting&task=view&id=33&Itemid=41 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:17:19 +1000